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Wisconsin Literacy Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.57M (2023)

Expenses
$2.7M (2023)

Total Assets
$577k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$437k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,567,189
Expenses
$2,699,376
Net Income
-$132,187
Net Assets
$140,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,498,040
97.3%
Program Services $69,139
2.7%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $169,121
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $576,681
Total Liabilities $436,514
Net Assets $140,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $92,349 $0 $0
Debbie Kutchin Retired Dec 2022 (Director Of Finance And Administration) $44,547 $0 $0
Greg Pitts (Controller (Starting Nov 2022)) $9,932 $0 $0
Christine Buentello (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie A Furst Bowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Gilgenbach (Member Representative) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Horsley (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Kigeya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Mccann (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Orebaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Shade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olayinka Shiyanbola Phd Bpharm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oscar Tovar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Johnson (Member Representative) $0 $0 $0
Justin Rivas Mph Mipa (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,313,626
Expenses
$1,455,251
Net Income
-$141,625
Net Assets
$272,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,068,000
81.3%
Program Services $245,595
18.7%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $134,490
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $355,424
Total Liabilities $83,070
Net Assets $272,354
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $89,184 $0 $0
Debbie Kutchin (Director Of Finance & Administration) $32,550 $0 $0
Christine Buentello (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie A Furst Bowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Gilgenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Horsley (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Kigeya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Mccann (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Orebaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Shade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olayinka Shiyanbola Phd Bpharm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oscar Tovar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,095,726
Expenses
$938,370
Net Income
$157,356
Net Assets
$413,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,033,709
94.3%
Program Services $61,961
5.7%
Investment Income $56
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,848
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $404,373
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $551,299
Total Liabilities $137,320
Net Assets $413,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $76,568 $0 $0
Debbie Kutchin (Director Of Finance And Administration) $22,974 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christine Buentello (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Woodburn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie A Furst Bowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Johnson Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Kigeya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Mccann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Mccoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Orebaugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$908,172
Expenses
$943,834
Net Income
-$35,662
Net Assets
$256,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $803,901
88.5%
Program Services $104,099
11.5%
Investment Income $172
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,238
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $410,242
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $383,954
Total Liabilities $127,331
Net Assets $256,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $76,730 $0 $0
Debbie Kutchin (Financial Manager) $20,035 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Mundt (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Woodburn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie A Furst Bowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Panzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Mccoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Heidemann (Director (Thru Oct)) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Plummer Lovelace (Director (Thru Oct)) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Craig (Director (Thru July)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$936,764
Expenses
$920,205
Net Income
$16,559
Net Assets
$292,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $785,337
83.8%
Program Services $151,378
16.2%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,603
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $384,758
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $390,603
Total Liabilities $98,318
Net Assets $292,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $76,279 $0 $0
Debbie Kutchin (Financial Manager) $17,255 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Mundt (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Woodburn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Craig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Furst Bowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Heidemann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Plummer Lovelace (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Mccoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Panzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Hayden (Director (Thru March)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$768,971
Expenses
$768,610
Net Income
$361
Net Assets
$275,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $555,045
72.2%
Program Services $213,886
27.8%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,834
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $353,730
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $359,914
Total Liabilities $84,188
Net Assets $275,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $75,441 $0 $0
Greg Simmons (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Duiven (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emilie Amundson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Doyle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Hayden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Hernandez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Panzer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Kaiser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Winters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Woodburn (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$973,619
Expenses
$895,344
Net Income
$78,275
Net Assets
$275,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $608,659
62.5%
Program Services $364,945
37.5%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,964
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $339,576
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,435
Total Liabilities $78,070
Net Assets $275,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $65,683 $0 $1,200
Greg Simmons (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maryjo Vangompel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emilie Amundson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Duiven (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Hayden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Hernandez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becky Kikkert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Panzer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$669,794
Expenses
$687,608
Net Income
-$17,814
Net Assets
$197,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $458,302
68.4%
Program Services $211,456
31.6%
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,629
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $281,129
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $314,360
Total Liabilities $117,270
Net Assets $197,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michele Erikson (Executive Director) $60,979 $0 $2,400
Greg Simmons (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bill Boyle (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Maryjo Vangompel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emilie Amundson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Bartholow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ginger Duiven (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Hayden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Hernandez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becky Kikkert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mundt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willa Panzer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,780
Expenses
$543,134
Net Income
$66,646
Net Assets
$185,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $497,763
81.6%
Program Services $112,002
18.4%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $326,326
60.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,116
Total Liabilities $91,459
Net Assets $185,657

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$416,339
Expenses
$450,889
Net Income
-$34,550
Net Assets
$119,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $395,749
95.1%
Program Services $20,570
4.9%
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $279,684
62.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,929
Total Liabilities $22,918
Net Assets $119,011

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$483,950
Expenses
$415,810
Net Income
$68,140
Net Assets
$153,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $441,282
91.2%
Program Services $42,662
8.8%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,292
62.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,038
Total Liabilities $46,477
Net Assets $153,561

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,131
Expenses
$393,121
Net Income
$1,010
Net Assets
$85,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $394,102
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $272,632
69.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,624
Total Liabilities $39,203
Net Assets $85,421

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,855
Expenses
$405,502
Net Income
-$21,647
Net Assets
$84,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,833
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $247,167
61.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,589
Total Liabilities $92,178
Net Assets $84,411

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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